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The Nervous System Part 1
Test Description: Pearson Human Biology and Health Chapter 6 Review of sections 1 and 2
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) A change or signal in the environment that can make an organism react is called a(n)
A
reaction.
B
impulse.
C
response.
D
stimulus.
2) A motor neuron sends an impulse to
A
an interneuron.
B
a muscle or gland.
C
a sensory neuron.
D
another motor neuron.
3) What part of a neuron carries nerve impulses away from the cell body?
A
synapse
B
axon
C
nucleus
D
dendrite
4) The somatic nervous system controls
A
voluntary actions, such as turning a television on.
B
logical thinking.
C
artistic ability.
D
involuntary actions, such as the digestion of food.
5) The thick column of nerve tissue that links the brain to most of the nerves in the peripheral nervous system is the
A
brain.
B
spinal cord.
C
cerebellum.
D
cornea.
6) What part of the brain controls memory?
A
cerebellum
B
brainstem
C
spinal cord
D
cerebrum
7) The somatic nervous system controls
A
involuntary actions, such as the digestion of food.
B
voluntary actions, such as turning a television on.
C
artistic ability.
D
logical thinking.
8) An automatic response of the body that occurs very rapidly and without conscious control is called a(n)
A
stimulant.
B
reflex.
C
reaction.
D
interneuron.
9) Suppose that you close a window because you notice that rain is falling. Your action in closing the window is a(n)
A
depressant.
B
involuntary reaction.
C
response.
D
stimulus.
10) A synapse is the space between
A
a dendrite and the cell body.
B
one cell and another cell.
C
an axon and the structure that receives the nerve impulse.
D
an axon and the cell body.
11) The brain and spinal cord make up the
A
peripheral nervous system.
B
central nervous system.
C
autonomic nervous system.
D
somatic nervous system.
12) A bruise like injury of the brain is called
A
a stimulant.
B
paralysis.
C
a concussion.
D
an inhalant.
13) Spinal cord injuries can result in
A
farsightedness.
B
a reflex.
C
concussion.
D
paralysis.
14) What is the function of the cerebellum?
A
Carries out complex thought processes
B
Helps maintain balance and coordinates muscles actions
C
Interprets input from the senses
D
Regulates basic body involuntary functions
15) What is the function of the spinal cord?
A
Regulates basic body involuntary functions
B
Interprets input from the senses
C
Helps maintain balance and coordinates muscle actions
D
Link between brain and peripheral nervous system
16) What is the function of the brain stem?
A
Regulates basic body involuntary functions
B
Directs the movement of skeletal muscles
C
Interprets input from senses
D
Coordinates muscle action
17) Which is NOT a function of the cerebrum?
A
Its functions include interpreting input from the senses
B
Maintaining balance and coordinating muscle actions
C
directing the movement of skeletal muscles
D
carrying out complex thought processes such as learning and making judgments
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